Mark Tele'a, a standout player for the All Blacks, has announced his move to Japan next year. What does this mean for New Zealand rugby?

All Blacks wing Mark Tele'a said Tuesday that he will play in Japan next year, depriving New Zealand of a key player ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand Rugby have failed to land the signature of one of their premier superstars, Mark Tele'a, who is off to Japan.

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Mark Tele'a, a New Zealand rugby star, will leave the Auckland Blues and join a Japanese club next year, making him ineligible for All Blacks selection from 2026. His move highlights a growing trend ...

Mark Tele'a will leave the Auckland Blues at the end of the season and play rugby in Japan next year, ruling him out of All Blacks selection in 2026, the New Zealand winger said on Tuesday.

I believe players such as Tele’a leave New Zealand in the prime of their All Black careers because they don’t feel a great ...